Eighty-Six
Japanese science fiction light novel series 86, or Eighty Six, was penned by Asato Asato and illustrated by Shirabii. In February 2017, ASCII Media Works started publishing it under the Dengeki Bunko banner. Yen Press holds the North American license for this one of the best light novels for adults.
Just before starting junior high school, Asato started writing books. Since her manuscript advanced to the third round of the 2014 21st Dengeki Novel Prize, Asato has been considering creating a novel that is "Dengeki Novel-esque." This book would serve as the first installment of the 86-Eighty-Six series.
Shirabii is an illustrator from Japan. 86 (2017–present), Myriad Colors Phantom World (2013–2016), and The Ryuo's Work Is Never Done! (2015–present) are some of his well-known pieces. Shirabii placed eighth in Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! in 2017 and 2018, and first in 2019 and 2020.
The San Magnolia Republic takes great pleasure in fighting a war without suffering losses. Unmanned aircraft are deployed to fight the armies of the neighboring Giadian Empire, according to the people.
However, there is a nonexistent sector outside the republic's boundaries. The Eighty-Six are young men and women who have been robbed of their humanity. They have been made to operate the republic's "unmanned" weapons and sacrificed their lives in a battle without using any violence.
Drone warfare served as one of the series's inspirations, and the book examines the ethical issues and practicalities of this kind of warfare. A significant source of influence was the movie The Mist from 2007. Asato began writing the light novel at the same time as she had the story's fictitious concepts.
The novel was completed by Asato in 2014, but it wasn't released until 2017. It took the author some time to develop the story's setting. She insisted on the story taking place in a city under attack. However, she changed the plan and settled on the present series' location.
In 2016, Eighty Six was awarded the 23rd Dengeki Novel Prize Grand Prize. Additionally, the light novel placed second in the bunkobon category in Takarajimasha's yearly guidebook Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! in 2018 and fifth place in 2019. The program was named one of the top anime of 2021 by IGN.
Several Anime News Network writers praised the anime's first season as one of their favorite shows from spring 2021. At the 6th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the anime was nominated four times: for Anime of the Year, Best Drama, Best Girl, and Best Score.
Authors: Asato Asato, Shirabii
Year of publication: 2017
Status: Ongoing
